Abstract: A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition comprises a non-corticosteroids, and/or salts thereof, and an anti-muscarinic (anti-cholinergic) agent, and/or pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of various respiratory, lung and malignant diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating adenosine depletion in a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject folinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to treat adenosine depletion. A method of treating asthma in a subject in need of such treatment is also disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject dehydroepiandrosterone, analogs thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in an amount effective to treat asthma.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, which comprises a first active agent selected from a non-glucocorticoid steroid or analogues, a ubiquinone, or salts thereof, and a second active agent comprising a bronchodilator. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory, lung and malignant diseases.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical compositions and kits for administration to the lungs comprise a carrier and an agent for the treatment of bronchoconstriction and asthma, wherein the agent comprises a derivative of dehydroepiandrosterone having an SO2H or SO2Na group. The solid formulations can be administered as an aerosol.

Abstract: Liquid pharmaceutical compositions and kits for administration to the lungs comprise a carrier and an agent for the treatment of bronchoconstriction and asthma, wherein the agent comprises a derivative of dehydroepiandrosterone having an SO2H or SO2Na group. The liquid formulations can be administered as an aerosol.

Abstract: Kits for treating or preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by using as active agent a non-glucorticoid steroid, analogue thereof, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), or their salts, in an amount effective for preventing or treating COPD.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by using as active agent a non-glucorticoid steroid, analogue thereof, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), or their salts, in an amount effective for preventing or treating COPD.

Abstract: An in vivo method of selectively delivering a nucleic acid to a target gene or mRNA, comprises the topical administration, e.g. to the respiratory system, of a subject of a therapeutic amount of an oligonucleotide (oligo) that is anti-sense to a mRNA complementary to the gene in an amount effective to reach the target polynucleotide and reducing or inhibiting expression. The composition and formulations are used for prophylactic, preventive and therapeutic treatment of ailments associated with impaired respiration, lung allergy(ies) and/or inflammation and depletion lung surfactant or surfactant hypoproduction, such as pulmonary vasoconstriction, inflammation, allergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma, impeded respiration, lung pain, cystic fibrosis, bronchoconstriction. The treatment of this invention may be administered directly into the respiratory system of a subject so that the agent has direct access to the lungs, in an amount effective to reduce or inhibit the symptoms of the ailment.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition effective for preventing and alleviating bronchoconstriction, lung allergy(ies) and inflammation comprises a surfactant and an oligonucleotide anti-sense to an adenosine receptor gene, flanking regions or regions bridging the intro/exon borders, analogues which bind thymidine but have low adenosine content or exhibit lower or no adenosine receptor agonist activity, or antisense to the corresponding mRNA, combinations, sales or mixtures thereof, and a carrier, and optionally other therapeutic agents and formulation products.

Abstract: A formulation consisting essentially of an oligo(s) and bearing greater than about 90% particles about 0.1&mgr; to about 1&mgr;, or about 10&mgr; to about 50&mgr; in diameter. A dry powder formulation consisting essentially of an oligo of particle size about 0.1&mgr; to about 100&mgr; micron in diameter. Methods of preparation and therapeutic and diagnostic use are disclosed. Kits for diagnosis or treatment of numerous diseases and conditions by administration into the respiratory tract.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by using as active agent a non-glucorticoid steroid, analogue thereof, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), or their salts, in an amount effective for preventing or treating COPD.

Abstract: This invention relates to single or multiple target anti-sense oligonucleotides (STA or MTA oligos) of low or no adenosine content for respiratory disease-relevant genes, composition thereof and method for manufacturing the composition. The compositions are effective in the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the up-regulated expression of one or more different combination of the genes, including airway inflammation, allergy(ies), asthma, impeded respiration, cystic fibrosis (CF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), allergic rhinitis (AR), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary hypertension, lung inflammation, bronchitis, airway obstruction, and bronchoconstriction, among others. This invention further relates to a method for screening candidate compounds useful for the prevention and/or treatment of respiratory diseases which binds to gene(s), EST(s), cDNA(s), mRNA(s), or their expresed product(s).

Abstract: A method of treating adenosine depletion in a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject folinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to treat adenosine depletion. A method of treating asthma in a subject in need of such treatment is also disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject dehydroepiandrosterone, analogs thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in an amount effective to treat asthma.

Abstract: A method of treating adenosine depletion in a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject folinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to treat adenosine depletion. A method of treating asthma in a subject in need of such treatment is also disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject dehydroepiandrosterone, analogs thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in an amount effective to treat asthma.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition comprises a non-corticosteroids, and/or salts thereof, and an anti-muscarinic (anti-cholinergic) agent, and\or pharmaceutically or veterinarilly acceptable salts thereof. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of various respiratory, lung and malignant diseases.

Abstract: Composition and formulations comprising a first agent such as folinic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or mixtures thereof, and a second agent(s) such as analgesics, muscle relaxants, mood disorder agents, anti-inflammatories, anti-migraine agents, anti-emetics, diuretics, high protein composites, and the like. The products are suitable as nociceptics and for the treatment of wasting disorders, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, irritability and other symptoms associated with Pre Menstrual Syndrome, as well as for administration either in conjunction with steroids or to compensate adenosine depletion and/or bizarre behavior or aggression common in steroid users.

Abstract: Composition and formulations comprise a brain, heart, lung and/or vascular system protecting amount of a first agent such as folinic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or mixtures thereof and a carrier, and optionally a second agent such as analgesics, heart medicines, anti-inflammatory agents, soporifics, muscle relaxants, anti-pyretic agents, anti-fibrillation agents, heart, brain, lung and vascular drugs, anxiolytic agents, mood controlling agents, and many others.

Abstract: Disclosed are attenuated viruses, not naturally occurring, that contain one or more additional methylation sites in the genome of the virus compared to the corresponding wild-type virus. Preferably, the methylation sites are added into the genome of the virus by introducing an additional CG segment into the genome by means of a silent mutation. The attenuated viruses are useful for producing an immune response, including both the production of antibodies in animals for diagnostic use and the induction of protective immunity in a subject. Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making the attenuated viruses are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition effective for preventing and alleviating bronchoconstriction, allergy(ies) and/or inflammation comprises a surfactant and a nucleic acid comprising an oligonucleotide anti-sense to an adenosine A1, A2a, A2b or A3 receptor gene, mRNA, flanking regions or regions bridging the intro/exon borders, analogues which bind thymidine but have low adenosine content or exhibit lower or no adenosine receptor agonist activity, combinations thereof, physiologically acceptable salts thereof or mixtures thereof, and optionally a carrier and other agents such as therapeutic agents and formulation products known in the art. The composition is formulated for administration by a multiplicity of routes for the prevention or alleviation of diseases and conditions associated with breathing difficulties, impeded and obstructed airways, bronchoconstriction, allergy and/or inflammation.

Abstract: A composition and various formulations comprise preventative or therapeutic amounts of an epiandrosterone, analogs thereof or salt thereof, and/or a ubiquinone or salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable carrier or diluent. The composition and formulations are useful for treating bronchoconstriction, respiratory tract inflammation and allergies, asthma, and cancer. A method of treating diseases associated with low adenosine levels or adenosine depletion comprises administering folinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt hereof in a preventative or therapeutic amount, or an amount effective to treat adenosine depletion.